A traffic light, arrow, flashing signal, lane signal, and pedestrian signal are all called warning signals
True or False
False
A guide sign informs you of school zones
True or False
False
Lines, words, and figures painted on the roadway are called roadway markings
True or False
True
A warning sign can help you avoid surprise situations
True or False
True
No parking zones often are near
a. fire hydrants, curves, and intersections
b. where pedestrians cross
c. a school area
d. railroad crossings
A. Fire hydrants, curves and intersections
Interstate highway are identified on signs with what kind of shape?
a. triangular
b. round
c. square
d. shield
D. Shield
Posted minimum speed limits are
a. not legal and need not be observed
b. the slowest to drive under normal conditions
c. speed limits lowered for driving at night
d. 15mph lower than the posted limit
B. The slowest to drive under normal conditions
Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. You should
a. give the right of way to the pedestrian
b. give the right of way to left turning vehicles
c. run the pedestrian down
d. beep loudly and then proceed
A. Give the right of way to the pedestrian
Before you make a right turn on red, make sure
a. you turn when the light facing you turns yellow
b. all the left turning vehicles have processeded
c. you turn when the red light flashes
d. no pedestrians are in any crosswalks
d. no pedestrians are in any crosswalks
This yellow warning sign means
a. a left curve ahead
b. the roadway narrows
c. a winding road ahead
d. a divided road ahead
b. the roadway narrows
The roadway marking to which the arrow is pointing means:
a. stop here for STOP sign.
b. one-way, do not enter.
c. pedestrian crosswalk.
d. no turns at this intersection.
a. stop here for STOP sign.
Broken white lines
a. warn of a railroad crossing ahead.
b. separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
c. indicate a no-passing zone.
d. tell you where to stop.
b. separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
You should expect this sign
a. near a school crossing.
b. in a parking lot.
c. near a church.
d. at a school-bus loading zone.
a. near a school crossing.
Interstate route signs
a. vary according to the type of roadway.
b. vary from state to state.
c. may be combined with information about a city's streets.
d. All of the above are correct.
d. All of the above are correct.
A flashing red light at an intersection means that you must
a. stop and wait until it stops flashing.
b. stop only if there is cross traffic.
c. slow down and proceed with caution.
d. make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.
d. make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.
A sign with an orange background in a diamond or rectangular shape indicates a
a. recreation area.
b. speed zone.
c. construction zone.
d. school zone.
c. construction zone.
The basic speed law requires you to drive
a. within 5 mph of the 55 mph speed limit.
b. no faster than is safe for existing conditions.
c. at the maximum posted speed limit.
d. above posted minimum speed limit.
b. no faster than is safe for existing conditions.
Red roadway markers mean that
a. you are driving in the wrong direction.
b. you are driving in the correct direction.
c. an exit ramp is approaching.
d. a railroad crossing is ahead.
a. you are driving in the wrong direction.
The purposes of traffic signs are
a. to direct, to decide, to stop.
b. to observe, to direct, to guide.
c. to stop, to warn, to decide.
d. to regulate, to warn, to guide.
d. to regulate, to warn, to guide.
The purpose of a rumble strip is to
a. wake up drivers who are falling asleep.
b. alert you through the noise your tires make when driving over it.
c. warn you that you are driving too close to the roadway edge.
d. A, B and C above are correct.
d. A, B and C above are correct.
Pedestrians should only cross at an intersection when
a. they face a WALK signal or symbol.
b. they are on a one-way street.
c. they see the DON'T WALK signal or symbol flash.
d. they see no vehicles on the roadway.
a. they face a WALK signal or symbol.
Yielding in traffic means
a. allowing others to go before you.
b. coming to a complete stop every time.
c. expecting others to stop for you.
d. speeding up to avoid a collision.
a. allowing others to go before you.
Guide signs
a. provide information.
b. do not give general information.
c. warn of dangers ahead.
d. have white letters on a red background.
a. provide information.
When the center roadway marking of a two-way roadway is a single broken yellow line, it means that
a. a sharp curve or an intersection is within 500 feet.
b. passing is legal with left turns prohibited.
c. passing is permitted if it can be done safely.
d. passing in either lane is prohibited.
c. passing is permitted if it can be done safely.
A sign with a yellow background is a
a. STOP sign.
b. warning sign.
c. regulatory sign.
d. recreation area sign.
b. warning sign.
The message on this sign means:
a. Rest and Relax Area.
b. Railroad Crossing.
c. Keep Right Ahead.
d. Dangerous Intersection.
b. Railroad Crossing.
What does a round traffic sign mean?
a. pedestrian crossing
b. stop
c. railroad crossing
d. yield to other traffic
c. railroad crossing
What roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?
a. overhead lights
b. reflectors
c. curve signs
d. rumble strips
b. reflectors
When you see this sign, you should drive
a. 55 mph during the day.
b. at least 55 mph.
c. 55 mph at night.
d. no faster than 55 mph.
d. no faster than 55 mph.
A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that
a. a hazard is ahead.
b. the action is not allowed.
c. diagonal crossing is permitted.
d. two roads intersect ahead.
b. the action is not allowed.
A traffic-control officer's signal
a. is often a factor in collisions.
b. must be the same as the light at the intersection.
c. is the only one to follow, regardless of traffic signals.
d. is just a suggestion.
c. is the only one to follow, regardless of traffic signals.
What must you do at a four-way STOP sign?
a. Stop and wait for your turn to go.
b. Slow down if other traffic is nearby.
c. Stop, unless you are turning.
d. Yield to all drivers approaching from the left.
a. Stop and wait for your turn to go.
If your car is first in line when the light turns green, you should check
a. traffic to the left, right, and ahead.
b. your outside mirrors.
c. your rearview mirror.
d. your speedometer.
a. traffic to the left, right, and ahead.
A sign shaped like this means
a. warning.
b. railroad crossing.
c. route marking.
d. school zone.
a. warning.
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by ______________________________.
Broken or dashed white lines
A black symbol in a(n) ___________________________ circle and crossed by a red bar prohibits a certain action.
Red
A large white X with two small Rs painted on the roadway warns that a(n) ______________________________ is ahead.
Railroad Crossing
The ______________________________ and ______________________________ of a traffic sign can tell you the meaning of the sign.
Shape, color or symbol
Explain what to do when you see a flashing red signal.
Treat it like a stop sign
Explain what you do when you see a flashing yellow signal.
Slow down, be prepared to stop and processed with caution